Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

150 Lincoln Street, Needham MA, 02492

Resident Review Score
7.8
|
Loved
Starting price

$3,500

For this area
$$$
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Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Needham, MA, with 120 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $3,500 and range up to $11,195 per month. The average price in the community is $7,348, which is higher than the average cost of $7,182 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.9 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.7 hours with licensed nurses (0.9 by an RN and 0.8 by an LPN) and 2.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 29 hospitals within 25 miles of Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. The two closest hospitals are Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, which is 0.2 miles away, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital, which is 3.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center are:

  • Beauty & Barber
  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Parking

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(781) 449-4040

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Pricing for Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

$7,182Avg. Local Starting Price
Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center$3,500

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$7,778
  • In Boston$7,182
  • In MA$7,182

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Resident Review Score
7.8
|
Loved
#1 in Needham, MA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved18
Loved8
Good3
Average3
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

The reviews for this community suggest a positive experience for most families and patients, with several commendations for the friendly and helpful staff, high-quality nursing care, effective rehabilitation services, and overall cleanliness. Many reviewers emphasized the professional and caring nature of the staff across various departments, from nurses and therapists to custodial and food service employees. The facilities were frequently described as modern, clean, and well-maintained, contributing to a welcoming environment for the patients. The quality of food received mixed reactions, although some highlighted it as notably good, especially given the context of healthcare facilities.
However, not all feedback was positive. There were repeated concerns about understaffing, which appeared to affect responsiveness and the timeliness of care. Communication with family members about patient care and progress was another area where some saw room for improvement. Additionally, certain reviews pointed out issues with the cleanliness and upkeep of the facility, as well as the quality and variety of meals, indicating these as areas where the community could enhance its services. Despite these criticisms, the prevailing sentiment among reviewers was satisfaction, especially regarding the empathetic and diligent approach of the staff toward patient care and comfort.
This blend of feedback underscores the community’s strengths in fostering a compassionate and professional care environment, while also highlighting areas for improvement. The commendations for the staff's dedication and the emphasis on rehabilitation and cleanliness suggest that the community is well-regarded in these aspects, though addressing concerns about staffing levels, communication, and meal quality could enhance the overall patient and family experience.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

120
115.1

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3
3

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.9

Local Avg

quality

5
3.3

Local Avg

staff

4
3.2

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.1

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.1

Local Avg

fines

0
2.2

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$51,226

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
3.8

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

1
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

21
46.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

25
51.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

1
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BRIARWOOD REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    225437

  • Provider SSA county code

    130

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 01, 1990

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Briarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Beauty & Barber
Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Parking

Accommodations

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Air Conditioned

Outdoor Areas

Parking

Care

24-hour Skilled Nursing Care

Cardiopulmonary

Care Innovations – Quietcare, electronic Medication Administration Record

Dentist

Dialysis

Hospice Care

IV Therapy

Nurse

Occupational Therapist

On-site Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Weakness

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Library & Computer Lounge

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Transportation At Cost

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

148 Chestnut Street

Distance: 0.2 miles

Va Boston Healthcare System - West Roxbury

1400 Veterans Of Foreign Wars Pkwy

Distance: 3.3 miles

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington Street

Distance: 4.0 miles

Churches

Christian Science Reading Room

266 Chestnut Street, Needham

Distance: 0.1 miles

St. Joseph's Church

141 Chestnut Street, Needham

Distance: 0.2 miles

First Parish In Needham

23 Dedham Avenue, Needham

Distance: 0.4 miles

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N/A
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